Pearly Kings and Queens
Cockney culture - London 2012
Geographically and culturally, it is often used to refer to working-class Londoners, particularly those in the East End, London. Linguistically, it can refer to the accent and form of English spoken by this group.
Cockney speakers have a distinctive accent and dialect, and occasionally use rhyming slang.
The costume associated with Cockneys is sewn with thousands of pearl buttons onto their clothing in elaborate and creative patterns.